Downwards / UK / 2025 / 12"
The legendary partnership of Regis (Karl O'Connor) and Surgeon (Anthony Child) returns with Now, This is You. Following their recent resurgence and the critically acclaimed LP Active Redirection, this 12" continues to sharpen the 'British Murder Boys' sound: a brutal, yet sophisticated blend of industrial weight, muscular techno rhythms, and a distinct post-punk attitude.
The title track, 'Now, This is You', is a masterclass in tension, driven by Surgeon’s modular mastery and Regis’s unmistakable vocal presence and rhythmic grit. It’s music that feels both timeless and dangerously modern—stripping techno down to its rawest, most confrontational elements while maintaining a deep, dark sense of groove. Essential for anyone following the legacy of the Downwards sound and the Birmingham techno school.
FFO: Regis, Surgeon, Sandwell District, Vatican Shadow, Phase Fatale, and the classic Downwards Records catalog